Is Amma a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Amma as a registered charity (number SC049280) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Amma's charity number?

Amma's charity number is SC049280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049280?

Search SC049280 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Amma have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Amma. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Amma?

Amma's website listed in our register data is http://www.ammabirthcompanions.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Amma registered as a charity?

Amma was entered on the register on 8 May 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049280SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Amma

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Amma is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Amma?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £760,454
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £729,828
Registered charity number: SC049280
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.ammabirthcompanions.com

Quick answer

Amma (number SC049280) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Amma do?

Our mission is to improve pregnancy, birth and parenting outcomes and experiences for those most impacted by systemic inequities. We work with families who are seeking asylum and those with insecure immigration status, as well as other underserved groups who face barriers to accessing maternity care and associated support. Our strategic aims are: 1. To support self-agency during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. 2. To improve wellbeing and build community for new parents and their children. 3. To influence and address maternal health disparities at a local and national level.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Amma

Answers Amma gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Amma's money come from?

Amma reported £668k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £668k (100%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£668k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 May 2019
Also known as: Amma Birth Companions (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Amma registered for?

the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Amma yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Amma. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Amma?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amma a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Amma as a registered charity (number SC049280) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Amma's charity number?: Amma's charity number is SC049280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049280?: Search SC049280 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Amma do?: Our mission is to improve pregnancy, birth and parenting outcomes and experiences for those most impacted by systemic inequities. We work with families who are seeking asylum and those with insecure immigration status, as well as other underserved groups who face barriers to accessing maternity care and associated support. Our strategic aims are: 1. To support self-agency during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. 2. To improve wellbeing and build community for new parents and their children. 3. To influence and address maternal health disparities at a local and national level.
Does Amma have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Amma. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Amma?: Amma's website listed in our register data is http://www.ammabirthcompanions.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Amma's money come from?: Amma reported £668k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £668k (100%).
When was Amma registered as a charity?: Amma was entered on the register on 8 May 2019.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.